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GJ54 TUW

2004 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,469 mi
Last recorded44,469 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 TUW
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 44,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 44,468 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 41,964 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 41,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 39,977 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 38,408 miles

plastic undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of all items.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 36,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge, (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front pipe very deteriorated and blowing slightly but not likely to become detached at time of test!.

sill covers and brake pipe covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 36,419 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge, (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front pipe very deteriorated and blowing slightly but not likely to become detached at time of test!.

sill covers and brake pipe covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre very perished on inner sidewall but no cords visible!,

Nearside wiper rubber split,

exhaust front pipe deteriorated.

front to rear brake pipes hidden by plastic covers.

p.a.s. belt slightly noisy when on lock but operation unaffected at present.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 25,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake pipes hidden under plastic covers.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 25,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides, (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes hidden under plastic covers.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,433 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,698 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 8,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 6,285 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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GJ54 TUW is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 57,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ54 TUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ54 TUW registered?

GJ54 TUW is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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